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Discover Where Magic Is Made. Kern Studios was founded in 1932 as a float building company for New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades. Since then, Kern Studios has expanded across all areas of specialty fabrication and creative theming. Rooted in the unique Mardi Gras culture of New Orleans, Kern Studios is the premier specialty fabrication company for parades, custom 3D props for outdoor advertising, and themed environments. Kern Studios strives to create memorable entertainment experiences that exceed clients’ expectations by combining tradition and innovation. For nearly 80 years, Kern Studios has been the premier float builder for the Mardi Gras carnival season, a New Orleans tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Building Mardi Gras parades is a year-round effort at Kern Studios. You can get a peek into the process at Mardi Gras World, our working warehouses that are open to the public. World Famous Float Builder. Kern Studios. Kern Studios, the world leader in float creation, has been a part of Mardi Gras history since 1932. Now the family-owned and operated business designs and builds floats for festivals and celebrations all over the world. See the magical creations by Kern Studios on display year around Mardi Gras World. Kern Studios is a float building and entertainment design production company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.The studio creates large floats for events like Mardi Gras in addition to props and themed environments for theme parks, casinos, and corporate entities. The early days of what has grown into Kern Studios started with Roy Kern, a local artist-turned-sign-painter who worked his way through the Depression by painting names and signs on the bows of freighters and barges. Roy and his son Blaine built their first Mardi Gras float together on the back on a mule-drawn wagon in 1932. Barry Kern, CEO and president of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World, checks on the alignment of a row of footballs on the side of a Tostitos-themed float on Thursday, February 6, 2025 as he and his The facility, operated by Kern Studios, spans 250,000 square feet and is one of 20 warehouses in the city where Mardi Gras floats are designed, constructed, and stored. Founded by Roy Kern over 90 years ago, Kern Studios remains a family-run business and continues to shape the spectacle of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a big event and the 2020 Mardi Gras parade floats will soon fill the streets. They're made by Kern Studios for 50 weeks so they Mardi Gras World is part of Kern Studios, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, on the riverfront. Free shuttle from the French Quarter. mardigrasworld.com or www.kernstudios.com; On our site: Eating Your Way Through New Orleans-All photographs of Mardi Gras floats courtesy of Kern Studios/Marti Gras World. Kern Studios is now under the third generation of Kern leadership. Blaine’s son Barry Kern is the CEO and President of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World. Barry has taken Kern Studios from a local Mardi Gras float building company to one of the world’s premier entertainment production and specialty fabrication companies. Kern Studios, which builds Mardi Gras floats for parades in New Orleans and beyond, was featured in a QuickBooks commercial during Eagles game for NFC championship. Kern Studios builds individual custom floats for parades and special events around the world. Using traditional craftsmanship, original designs, and technology, we’ve been able to build larger-than-life concepts that exceed the expectations of our clients. Kern Studios has built floats for parades and events ranging from five riders to 250 riders. Floats begin with design sketches and then move to customized production. Aside from Mardi Gras in New Orleans and at theme parks such as Universal Studios and Six Flags, we build floats for corporate sponsors, private birthday parties, holiday World Famous Float Builder. Kern Studios. Kern Studios, the world leader in float creation, has been a part of Mardi Gras history since 1932. Now the family-owned and operated business designs and builds floats for festivals and celebrations all over the world. See the magical creations by Kern Studios on display year around Mardi Gras World. How much does it cost to build a float? Materials used by Kern Studios – Sculpt, Paint, Recycle, Repeat; PEEPSFEST® in Bethlehem, PA; Making Rubber Duckie Floats for Krewe Of Muses Using A Robot; Klein Tools puts Kern Studios Electricians in the spotlight; Start of Mardi Gras Season; World Pride Parade (Netflix, Mac Cosmetics) Blaine was the founder of Kern Studios, the leading parade designer and builder for Mardi Gras floats for 18 different Krewes in New Orleans. They have worked to create one-of-a-kind props for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades since 1947. In our 250,000 square foot studio in New Orleans, we combine the craftsmanship of our sculptors, painters, welders, and carpenters with cutting-edge technology like our seven-axis sculpting robot. Our emphasis on embracing modern technology to enhance our work truly sets Kern Studios apart. float and prop Rentals for special events,conferences and trade shows. Rental Props Kern Studios stores hundreds of props that are available for rent. Scroll down below to find the right prop for a New Orleans occasion. Click the image for detailed information on dimensions and pricing. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is known for the celebrations and parades. Kern Studios is the manufacturer of the floats and they take 50 weeks to make.
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